Man threatened by armed gang in city centre - two arrested

Police have arrested two men following the report of a man being threatened by males armed with a gun on Monday evening, June 22.
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The incident happened in Londonderry.

Detective Inspector Adrian Burns said: “We received a report around 6.10pm that a man walking in the Orchard Street area of the city had been approached by two males, who carried a suspected firearm and threatened to shoot him.

“Two men, both aged 29, were later arrested in the nearby vicinity on suspicion of a number of offences, including carrying a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

“Both remain in custody at this time, assisting with our enquiries.”